In this section, I illustrate most of the common and some uncommon misconceptions that students have about mathematics. This is a place where I plan to post (and debunk if necessary) any mathematical misconceptions that I come across. I do this in hopes that it will help all math teachers remember that the subject of mathematics can be challenging and quite intimidating to some students.
Vocabulary
This section deals with the vocabulary that is required in the study of mathematics.
Minds On
For my topic, I have decided to go with a challenge question. I don't necessarily expect any student to figure it out (although I am sure a few will, they always do) but I want them to want to figure out the answer. The content is a bit cheesy humourous but I can live with making fun of myself if it gets the class involved.
Challenging Question
So I was foolish and waited till the end of July to buy my copy of Eclipse to read on the plane ride. The book already cost 15 dollars before tax. So now instead of charging me only the PST which was 8% tax, I now have to pay 13% tax. How much would I have saved by buying the book before July?
Good Character vs. Bad Character
Something good happens to the good character. You feel good.
Something bad happens to the bad character. You feel good.
Something good happens to the bad character. You feel bad.
Something bad happens to the good character. You feel bad.
Mathematical Misconceptions
In this section, I illustrate most of the common and some uncommon misconceptions that students have about mathematics. This is a place where I plan to post (and debunk if necessary) any mathematical misconceptions that I come across. I do this in hopes that it will help all math teachers remember that the subject of mathematics can be challenging and quite intimidating to some students.
Vocabulary
This section deals with the vocabulary that is required in the study of mathematics.
Minds On
For my topic, I have decided to go with a challenge question. I don't necessarily expect any student to figure it out (although I am sure a few will, they always do) but I want them to want to figure out the answer. The content is a bit cheesy humourous but I can live with making fun of myself if it gets the class involved.
Challenging Question
So I was foolish and waited till the end of July to buy my copy of Eclipse to read on the plane ride. The book already cost 15 dollars before tax. So now instead of charging me only the PST which was 8% tax, I now have to pay 13% tax. How much would I have saved by buying the book before July?
Good Character vs. Bad Character
Something good happens to the good character. You feel good.
Something bad happens to the bad character. You feel good.
Something good happens to the bad character. You feel bad.
Something bad happens to the good character. You feel bad.